Job Description

The Chemistry Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry, beginning August 2023.  For full consideration applications should be received by October 21, 2022.  

The Chemistry Department seeks individuals with a passion for engaging students of all backgrounds in the exploration of chemistry.  The successful candidate will have opportunities to teach general chemistry, organic chemistry, associated labs, preferred sub-specialty (organic, inorganic, material, polymer) in our ACS accredited undergraduate program, and develop courses meeting Augsburg’s commitment to the Liberal Arts and scientific literacy.  

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and professional activities / scholarship which engages undergraduates and stimulates their vocational potential.  Doctoral candidates will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by August 2023. Post-doctoral/industrial experience, and/or previous college-level teaching experience preferred.  

If appropriate, part of your workload may include time to develop and set up a research program to engage with students and seek external funding.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities in working in an academic community committed to mentoring undergraduates and intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate intercultural competence.

Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To apply for this position, please go to https://www.augsburg.edu/hr/, and submit the following documents (merge into one PDF file, please):

• Cover letter –your cover letter specifically should:

  • Describe your commitment to teaching chemistry at the undergraduate level;

  • Express your interest in Augsburg University.

       

• Teaching Philosophy and evidence of inclusive teaching across the undergraduate curriculum.

• A ~2-page plan to leverage scholarship / skills to provide professional growth to Augsburg’s diverse body of students.

• Complete curriculum vitae

• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

As part of the online application process, you will be required to provide the names of three professional references. If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Michael Wentzel, WENTZELM@AUGSBURG.EDU .

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies.  Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.